2001 Bentley Arnage vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2001 Bentley Arnage is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Arnage (402 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 364 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1953 kg more than 1965 Renault Dauphine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 778 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Arnage | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Bentley | Renault |
| Model | Arnage | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 38 L |
